Strawberry Habanero Margaritas may have a spicy heat from habanero peppers, but there is also a cool ingredient to balance the peppers. Strawberries for sweetness, a simple recipe!
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Growing up in Lake Oswego, we had one of those "pie house" restaurants. I loved it. From the Lyons mints and Lifesavers at the counter to the grilled cheese sandwiches and french fries on the menu, I wanted one of everything. Including the pie.
I'd sit in front of that glass case and watch so many pies rotate around and around. Tall pies. Cream pies. Fruit pies. Chocolate peanut butter pies. I could never decide which to choose. Back then, one of my favorites - by sheer size alone - was the strawberry pie. Whole strawberries stacked so tall! Amazing.
I must have enjoyed too many strawberry pies as a kid, because until two summers ago, I did not care for strawberries.
I know. A travesty.
Luckily, I have recovered. Not just because there is tequila involved.
It also seems lately I have developed a thing for habaneros. You have to be very very careful after chopping them - whatever you do, please do not get anywhere near your eye. Anywhere near your face for that matter. Trust me, I know this from experience. Possibly more than one experience. *sigh* I never learn.
strawberry habanero margaritas
serves two
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
2 fresh habanero peppers, seeded
8 ounces coconut water
3 ounces tequila (Cazadores reposado)
In blender, purΓ©eΒ strawberries and peppers until smooth. Add coconut water and tequila, pulse until combined. Pour into two glasses with one ice cube each and garnish with a whole strawberry.
Cheers - Happy Monday!
Nichole says
Spicy and sweet - this is a fantastic plus up to a classic margarita!
spabettie says
yep - our new summer drink! π
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
you know just how to tempt my tastebuds in the morning! hahaa those look delicious and that color is stunning! thanks for sharing!
spabettie says
you could make a tequila-less one for breakfast... π
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
It's 5 o'clock somewhere, right? These look AWESOME!
spabettie says
indeed it is!
jobo says
Gasp NOT like strawberries?! Glad that changed π and minus the habernero, since I'm a spice wuss, this looks ridiculous. MUST TRY (again...)!
spabettie says
I am glad too - I'm now making up for all that I missed out on. and honestly, the habanero is sorta subtle - you don't really taste it until the end... like an after - heat. π
Allie says
Yeaaah, I've had some bad spicy fingers + face experiences too. Dangerous stuff! Had a raspberry margarita this weekend and it was uh-maze-ing. Could have used some hot pepper, though!
spabettie says
oh, Allie it was crazy. somehow it got all around my eye, I couldn't open my eye and the skin around was burning. for several minutes I was honestly wondering WHAT I should do... was I going to have to go to urgent care? would I cause permanent damage? I was in pain! then it happened again the next day. seriously, I cannot be left alone. π
I thought about using raspberries in these, I had them too. maybe next time!
Allie says
I hear smart people use rubber kitchen gloves while chopping up spicy foods. Seems like a good/logical choice. If only I'd remember to do that some time ;D
spabettie says
haa haaa.... yeah, no. I thought I was smart... and honestly, there are very few things I can do with gloves on! like, skiing. that's about it! π
Jess says
Oh man, I have been dying to find a good fresh-ingredient-style margarita recipe. This one is PERFECT!! I can't wait to try it (and I'll make the hubs chop the habernero, thankyouverymuch LOL)
spabettie says
yes, have him chop... but seriously, tell him to SCRUB like he's going into surgery. then scrub again. pour lemon juice on hands after that. scrub all knives and surfaces. it's a crazy horrible pain otherwise. but then you get a margarita after... π
lindsay says
we had one of those too! pies, grilled cheese, mac n' cheese, chicken fried steak. Yea, heart attacks on a platter, but a good platter. haha. I love strawberries and spice, so yes, pour me a glass.
spabettie says
oh, Linds, I wish you were here to enjoy these with! XXO
katie says
Strawberries are the BEST!!!!!!!!!
I want a margarita at 9 am over here π Its 5 o clock somewhere! Ha!
Happy Monday!
Thinking of your dad today! <3
spabettie says
ha - you could make one without tequila... ? or just wait a couple hours π
and thank you. really. your support and the fact that you remember today is a big day, all means so much. I love you!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
what??? Not liking strawberries??? That's just crazy talk π
spabettie says
okay, missy. I won't bring up not liking chocolate. OOPS, just did. π
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
You always know what to make to draw me in -- habanero, strawberry, and tequila?! Fantastic Combo. I would add to your warnings not to try to take a bite of the pepper "because it looks so good" - that's is a stupid mistake (especially if using dehydrated peppers). π
spabettie says
haa, oooh NO. you didn't! I cannot even imagine that pain. in your mouth, all down your throat, in your stomach? geez.
once I sat and de-seeded a whole bag of dehydrated chile arbol (we brought back from Mexico... those were HOT) and the next day my hands hurt SO bad! like, achey inside pain as well as the burning skin pain. weird. I must like to learn the hard way, right? π